Scope and Contents note The Re-election Campaign began in earnest early in the fall of 1981. At that point three of the first years as Governor had passed and there were many agenda items, which had been checked off. "Neil Peirce, in a piece entitled 'Pennsylvania's Thornburgh: Extraordinary Governor,' stated [Thornburgh's] belief that 'political capital can be made of unadorned good management' and took note of 'the Thornburgh style - the calm, deliberate method he brought to Three Mile Island and now applies to virtually every problem ... If such a steady-as-you-go management is proving popular in Pennsylvania, why not elsewhere?'" (Evidence draft, p. 513). In spite of such praise and record of accomplishments, Thornburgh knew he still had goals to achieve, especially an all-important economic development plan, and knew at the outset there would be no landslide in the forthcoming election.
Three-term U.S. Congressman, Allen Ertel, of Williamsport announced his candidacy for governor in February 1982, and was quickly endorsed by the Democratic State Committee, as was James Lloyd for Lieutenant Governor. Ertel's announcement speech "stated, falsely in both cases, that the state 'had the second highest unemployment rate in the nation' and that 'while the federal government has cut income taxes, the Thornburgh administration has raised them.' Such exaggerations and falsehoods were to characterize much of his campaign" (Evidence, p. 178). The nation was in recession at the time and Pennsylvania's unemployment rate reached as high as 11.3 percent in September 1982. "We consistently responded to Ertel's near-exclusive focus on the economy by noting the national character of our economic quandary, reminding voters that Pennsylvania was not 'an island of unemployment in a sea of prosperity'" (Evidence, p. 179).
Thornburgh's re-election campaign was kicked off in March 1982, and at each stop accomplishments of the first term were emphasized. Included in the list were: "an end to corruption, an end to 'credit-card government,' a reduction in the bloated bureaucracy, a refusal to raise taxes and the revitalization of PennDOT ... In addition to continuing to work for better management, tax restraint and economic recovery, [Thornburgh] pledged to reform the welfare system, end the state's liquor monopoly and fight the burdensome and expensive twice-a-year auto inspections" (Evidence, p. 179). Television ads, available here online, primarily reviewed the record of Thornburgh's first term.
Important endorsements were forthcoming and the first statewide poll, on October 1, conducted by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, showed Thornburgh and Scranton with a 56-33 percent lead. However, Reagan's popularity was waning nationally in view of the economic recession and this was a danger sign for Republican candidates. "The Wall Street Journal weighed in with a piece describing [Thornburgh] as 'one of the political phenomena of this recession year' and having run 'a clean, efficient and economical state government.' The article included an interesting observation from Julius Uehlein, state AFL-CIO president: 'If it weren't for the economic issue, I imagine [Thornburgh] would be invincible'" (Evidence, p. 185). When all was said and done, virtually every major newspaper endorsed the Thornburgh-Scranton campaign across the state.
Keeping in mind the Democrats' 678,000-voter registration advantage and a relentless attack by Ertel during this period of severe economic decline and increasing unemployment, there was reason for the Thornburgh camp to feel uneasy, despite its significant accomplishments. Perceptions of Thornburgh's achievements were seriously affected by national discontent and a Democratic tide swept the country that year. "Nationwide, the number of GOP governors tumbled from twenty-three to sixteen as Democrats defeated nine incumbents ... and only three Republicans [in the largest states most affected by the recession] won ... Of the three, [Thornburgh's] winning margin was by far the largest" (Evidence, p. 189).
The campaign files here well document the message of accomplishment, with related backup material and TV ads proclaiming the facts. Also of note is the detailed opposition research, particularly about Allen Ertel. The campaign news clippings specifically monitor the progress of the campaign, it's ups and downs, odd incidents, endorsements, and ultimately the election results. The MOR (Market Opinion Research) polls are of particular interest as the campaign regularly tracked the race with its own polls. The files are divided as follows: Campaign Plans and Announcement; Achievements Binders; Achievement Ads and Backup Information; Campaign Positions; Opposition Research, Potential Candidates; Opposition Research (Ertel and Lloyd); Campaign in Progress; Events; Press Files; News Clippings; and Post Election and Inaugural.
Of special interest to researchers will be the four scrapbooks assembled after the campaign, which track it in content as well as in the media. These were undertaken at the request of the candidate, immediately post election, and, in fact, contain some material not available elsewhere, particularly some staff notes and memoranda. These are colorful and informative and include issues, media coverage, internal campaign staff comments and notes, as well as campaign ephemera. These campaign scrapbooks have been reformatted for preservation purposes. All collection scrapbooks are enumerated in Section 21 here.
Subseries 1. Campaign Plans and Announcement Scope and Contents note These files include various memos and reports by the Thornburgh staff, including Rick Stafford (RAS) and Jim Seif (JMS) and regarding the campaign. Included here is the Eddie Mahe report, an analysis by an outside consultant of re-election organization and strategy. Here also is the official announcement of Thornburgh's bid for reelection.
Rick Stafford (RAS) memos , November 9, 1981-July 20, 1982 Containers box 124 , folder 1 Jim Seif (JMS) memos , September 15, 1981-July 28, 1982 Containers box 124 , folder 2 Eddie Mahe's report on organizational aspects of Thornburgh-Scranton Campaign , June 3, 1982 Containers box 124 , folder 3 Voter registration proposal , May 12, 1982 Containers box 124 , folder 4 Announcement speech and news releases , February 28-March 3, 1982 Containers box 124 , folder 5 Subseries 2. First Administration Achievements Scope and Contents note These files are collections of statements and facts assembled by the Thornburgh campaign, which document the achievements of the first term administration. Some of the topics included, for example, are: transportation, education, economic development, Three Mile Island, human services, farmers, women and minorities. For archival purposes, the files have been removed from their original binders and placed in folders. The term "binders," however, has been preserved in the titles, indicative of the original order. "Bullets" in effect describes a crisp, clean statement of an accomplishment, and has been retained here as used by the campaign.
Achievements binders , 1978-1982 Containers box 124 , folder 6-8 First Update to achievements binders , April 9, 1982 Containers box 124 , folder 9-10 Bullets , May 3-July 28, 1982 Containers box 124 , folder 11-13 Subseries 3. Achievement Ads and Backup Documentation Scope and Contents note These files contain specific "backup" information regarding campaign issues and controversies, as well as the campaign platform and ads scripts. Issues have a further breakdown here relevant to constituencies (for example: women, or blacks), and geography (Philadelphia or Northwest, Pennsylvania, for example). The seven specific sections of these files are as follows: Achievement Ads and Media; Campaign Platform; Major Issues; Constituencies; Geographic Issue Background; Reports, News Releases, and Clippings; and Campaign Controversies. Materials in these files include, for example: memos, news clippings and reports.
Achievement Ads and Media General election media, scripts for television spots and advertisements , 1982 Containers box 124 , folder 14 Television scripts , 1982 Containers box 124 , folder 15 Ads, scripts, drafts and staff memos regarding print media and direct mailings , 1982 Containers box 125 , folder 1 Ads/Scripts backup references , August-September, 1982 Containers box 125 , folder 2 Bailey Deardourff consultants, media and advertising , 1982 Containers box 125 , folder 3 Press kits , 1982 Containers box 125 , folder 4 Campaign Platform 1982 Platform , September, 1981-1982 Containers box 125 , folder 5 Major Issues Integrity in Government , 1979-1982 Containers box 125 , folder 6 Budget and taxes , 1980-1982 Containers box 125 , folder 7-8 Size and efficiency in government , January, 1981-October, 1982 Containers box 125 , folder 9-10 Economic development , March, 1980-May, 1982 Containers box 125 , folder 11-13 Economic development: memos , June, 1982-October, 1982 Containers box 126 , folder 1-3 Transportation: memos, clippings, and correspondence , October, 1981-October, 1982 Containers box 126 , folder 4 Transportation: PennDOT news releases, Districts 1-4 , 1979-1982 Containers box 126 , folder 5 Transportation: PennDOT news releases, Districts 5-43 , 1979-1982 Containers box 126 , folder 6 Education: clippings and memos , January, 1979-November, 1981 Containers box 126 , folder 7 Crime , June, 1979-December, 1982 Containers box 126 , folder 8 Crime , June, 1979-December, 1982 Containers box 127 , folder 1-2 Human services: memos, clippings, and news releases , December, 1981-October, 1982 Containers box 127 , folder 3 Human services: health , February, 1979-November, 1982 Containers box 127 , folder 4 Human services: welfare , June, 1979-December, 1981 Containers box 127 , folder 5 Human services: welfare memos, clippings, news releases and correspondence , March 9, 1982-August 2, 1982 Containers box 127 , folder 6 Human services: senior citizens and aging , December, 1979-September, 1982 Containers box 127 , folder 7 Human services: handicapped , 1982 Containers box 127 , folder 8 Energy and environment: memos and clippings , November, 1979-August, 1982 Containers box 127 , folder 9 Three Mile Island (TMI): backup references, correspondence, memos, and clippings , April, 1979-July, 1981 Containers box 127 , folder 10-11 Three Mile Island (TMI): clippings , April, 1979-May 25, 1982 Containers box 127 , folder 12 Liquor Control Board (LCB) , July, 1982 Containers box 127 , folder 13 Constituencies Blacks , November, 1977-January, 1982 Containers box 127 , folder 14-15 Blacks: correspondence, news releases, and clippings , February-October, 1982 Containers box 128 , folder 1 Ethnics and other minorities , November, 1979-October, 1982 Containers box 128 , folder 2-3 Women , July, 1979-July, 1982 Containers box 128 , folder 4 Senior citizens , July, 1980-October, 1982 Containers box 128 , folder 5 Farmers , January, 1979-December, 1982 Containers box 128 , folder 6-7 Veterans , May, 1979-September, 1982 Containers box 128 , folder 8 Sportsmen , March, 1980-July, 1982 Containers box 128 , folder 9 Labor , January, 1981-August, 1982 Containers box 128 , folder 10 Arts in Pennsylvania , April-June, 1982 Containers box 128 , folder 11 Consumers , March-September, 1982 Containers box 128 , folder 12 Firefighters , September, 1982 Containers box 128 , folder 13 Local Government , June, 1982 Containers box 128 , folder 14 Geographic Issue Background Allegheny County , 1982 Containers box 128 , folder 15 Philadelphia County , 1982 Containers box 128 , folder 16 Northeast , 1982 Containers box 128 , folder 17 Northwest , 1982 Containers box 128 , folder 18 Harrisburg area , 1982 Containers box 128 , folder 19 Rest of Southeast , 1982 Containers box 128 , folder 20 Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton , 1982 Containers box 128 , folder 21 Reports, News Releases, and Clippings Policy reports , 1980-1981 Containers box 128 , folder 22-23 Major news releases and speeches , March 7, 1979-November 18, 1981 Containers box 129 , folder 1-2 Abortion: news releases and clippings , 1980-1982 Containers box 129 , folder 3 Thornburgh general files: favorable clippings , January, 1980-May, 1981 Containers box 129 , folder 4 Campaign Controversies Scanlon gag order: memos, clippings, correspondence , September, 1981-May, 1982 Containers box 129 , folder 5 Women, Infants, Children (WIC): Legislative, Budget and Finance Committee report , January 22, 1982 Containers box 129 , folder 6 Women, Infants, Children (WIC): memos, correspondence, remarks by Secretary Muller, transcripts of remarks to Legislature by Representative Itkin, and clippings , April, 1980-September, 1981 Containers box 129 , folder 7 Salaries: memos, news releases and clippings , February, 1979-November, 1980 Containers box 129 , folder 8 Gay Pride: proclamation, pro and con clippings , June, 1982 Containers box 129 , folder 9 Bond counsel: reports, memos and clippings , 1981-1982 Containers box 129 , folder 10 PSEA: Truth Squad press kits (Ertel and Thornburgh/Scranton) and backup memos , 1981-1982 Containers box 129 , folder 11 PSEA: clippings, news releases , 1981-October, 1982 Containers box 129 , folder 12-13 Wives and girlfriends , May, 1979 Containers box 129 , folder 14 Robert Ging (former DER staff attorney) controversy: news releases and clippings , January, 1982 Containers box 129 , folder 15 Foreign travel: news releases and clippings , 1980 Containers box 130 , folder 1 Thornburgh/Scranton feud: clippings , 1981 Containers box 130 , folder 2 Graterford: news releases, clippings, and Paul Critchlow memo , November, 1981-February, 1982 Containers box 130 , folder 3 Public relations empire: memos, correspondence, and clippings , July, 1978-August, 1981 Containers box 130 , folder 4 Travel: US News and World Report article , March 15, 1982 Containers box 130 , folder 5 Subseries 4. Campaign Positions Scope and Contents note These files represent specific campaign positions and issues related to various constituencies and differing geographic areas. Some of the topics included, for example are: transportation, integrity in government, education, economic development, crime, women, fire fighters, minorities and farmers. They are grouped as follows: General Issues, Constituencies, and Geographic Areas.
Issues Integrity in Government , April 14, 1982 Containers box 130 , folder 6 General positions , 1980-1982 Containers box 130 , folder 7 Budget and taxes , March-September, 1982 Containers box 130 , folder 8 Size and efficiency in government, articles , September 12, 1982 Containers box 130 , folder 9 Economic development , 1982 Containers box 130 , folder 10 Transportation , March-May, 1982 Containers box 130 , folder 11 Education , February-September, 1982 Containers box 130 , folder 12 Crime , March-September, 1982 Containers box 130 , folder 13 Human services, protest and March flier , March 23, 1982 Containers box 130 , folder 14 Human services, health , March 19, 1982-April 6, 1982 Containers box 130 , folder 15 Human services, welfare , March 19, 1982-April 9, 1982 Containers box 130 , folder 16 Energy , February 1, 1982-March 23, 1982 Containers box 130 , folder 17 Environment , February 22, 1982-April 21, 1982 Containers box 130 , folder 18 Liquor Control Board (LCB) , January, 1981-March 9, 1982 Containers box 130 , folder 19 Constituencies Blacks , March-September, 1982 Containers box 130 , folder 20 Ethnics and other minorities , September , 1981-June, 1982 Containers box 130 , folder 21 Women , 1982 Containers box 130 , folder 22 Senior Citizens , March, 1982 Containers box 130 , folder 23 Farmers , 1979-1982 Containers box 130 , folder 24 Veterans , 1982 Containers box 130 , folder 25 Sportsmen , September, 1981-October, 1982 Containers box 130 , folder 26 Labor , February, 1982-October, 1982 Containers box 130 , folder 27-28 Business , 1982 Containers box 130 , folder 29 Profile of PA's 17th District Congressional candidates , 1982 Containers box 130 , folder 30 Democrats , February-July, 1982 Containers box 130 , folder 31 Firefighters , April-September, 1982 Containers box 131 , folder 1 Local government , April-June, 1982 Containers box 131 , folder 2 Small business , April-September, 1982 Containers box 131 , folder 3 Law enforcement groups , 1982 Containers box 131 , folder 4 Consumer , 1982 Containers box 131 , folder 5 Federal , February-April, 1982 Containers box 131 , folder 6 People file , February-March, 1982 Containers box 131 , folder 7 Subseries 5. Opposition Research, Potential Candidates Scope and Contents note These files contain research on potential candidates. State Auditor General Al Benedict early was perceived as a likely candidate for governor and thus there is more opposition research regarding his record. Other potential candidates include: James Manderino, Steve Douglas, Pete Flaherty, Bill Green, and others. These files primarily consist of correspondence and news clippings.
Al Benedict Auditor General's office: administration (budgets, etc.) , 1980 Containers box 131 , folder 8 Auditor General's office: general information , 1976-1981 Containers box 131 , folder 9 Biography , 1980 Containers box 131 , folder 10 Blacks and minorities , 1979-1981 Containers box 131 , folder 11 Campaign ads , 1982 Containers box 131 , folder 12 Complaints and tips: lack of responsiveness by Auditor General Office , 1979-1980 Containers box 131 , folder 13 Democratic Party relations , 1980 Containers box 131 , folder 14 Senator Duffield , 1980 Containers box 131 , folder 15 Liquor Control Board (LCB) audits: report regarding Thornburgh and Benedict , 1976-1980 Containers box 131 , folder 16 Negative material regarding Benedict , 1980 Containers box 131 , folder 17 PSEA , 1980 Containers box 131 , folder 18 Relations with the press , 1980 Containers box 131 , folder 19 Lenora Smith (Auditor General chief counsel) , 1978-1980 Containers box 131 , folder 20 State Hospital closings , May, 1980 Containers box 131 , folder 21 Veterans groups , June 25, 1981 Containers box 131 , folder 22 Welfare fraud , 1980 Containers box 131 , folder 23 Miscellaneous correspondence, notes, summaries , 1977-1981 Containers box 131 , folder 24 Correspondence with Governor Thornburgh , 1979-1981 Containers box 131 , folder 25 Benedict correspondence with Thornburgh administration , 1979-1981 Containers box 131 , folder 26 Personnel reports , 1979 Containers box 131 , folder 27 List of employees, list of Democratic Party contributors , 1980 Containers box 131 , folder 28 Employees/Party contributor clippings , 1977-1982 Containers box 131 , folder 29 Campaign expense report , 1980 Containers box 131 , folder 30 Benedict vs. Kury race , 1980 Containers box 131 , folder 31 Benedict vs. Kury radio debate , January-May, 1980 Containers box 132 , folder 1 Clippings , 1979-1982 Containers box 132 , folder 2-5 Other Potential Candidates Richard Caliguiri , 1979-1981 Containers box 132 , folder 6 Robert P. Casey, former Auditor General , 1972-1982 Containers box 132 , folder 7 Joseph Chilzer (1982 Gubernatorial candidate) , 1982 Containers box 132 , folder 8 Steve Douglas (1982 Gubernatorial candidate) , 1982 Containers box 132 , folder 9 Bob Edgar , 1979-1981 Containers box 132 , folder 10 Pete Flaherty , 1978-1980 Containers box 132 , folder 11 Dick Fuerle (1982 Libertarian candidate) , 1982 Containers box 132 , folder 12 Bill Green , 1980-1981 Containers box 132 , folder 13 Alvin J. Jacobson , 1982 Containers box 132 , folder 14 Craig Lewis , 1981 Containers box 132 , folder 15 James Manderino , 1981 Containers box 132 , folder 16 Michael O'Pake , 1980-1981 Containers box 132 , folder 17 Ed Rendell , 1980-1981 Containers box 132 , folder 18 Milton J. Shapp , 1978-1981 Containers box 132 , folder 19 Cyril Wecht , 1980-1981 Containers box 132 , folder 20 Edward Zemprelli , 1979-1981 Containers box 132 , folder 21 Mark Zola (Socialist Workers' Party) , 1982 Containers box 132 , folder 22 Articles on miscellaneous candidates: Philadelphia Magazine "Guide to the 1981 Political Machine" and Philadelphia Inquirer "Pennsylvania Legislators Junkets" , April, 1981-February, 1982 Containers box 132 , folder 23 Subseries 6. Opposition Research, Ertel and Lloyd Scope and Contents note These files contain extensive research on the two actual candidates for the 1982 election: Allen Ertel (Governor) and James Lloyd (Lieutenant Governor). They contain research on many of the same areas of the Thornburgh "achievements": economic development, budget and taxes, energy and environment, women, farmers, and others. The Ertel files are divided into six sections: Research binders, General issues, Constituencies, Miscellaneous issues, Personal and political history, and 1982 Campaign. The James Lloyd files include research on key issues, such as welfare reform, education, campaign expenses, and Senate voting record. They are divided into three sections: General issues, Personal and political history, and 1982 Campaign.
Allen Ertel (D), Governor Research Binders Research binder, Volume 1: Personal and campaign conduct, Government and economic issues and constituencies , 1982 Containers box 132 , folder 24 Research binder, Volume 2: Human Service issues and constituencies, Miscellaneous, Lloyd, Appendices , 1982 Containers box 133 , folder 1-2 Research binder annotated by Thornburgh, Volume 1: Personal and campaign conduct, Government and economic issues and constituencies , 1982 Containers box 133 , folder 3-4 Research binder annotated by Thornburgh, Volume 2: Human Service issues and constituencies, Miscellaneous, Lloyd, Appendices , 1982 Containers box 133 , folder 5-6 Major Issues Integrity in government , 1982 Containers box 133 , folder 7 Budget and taxes , 1977-1980 Containers box 133 , folder 8-9 Size and efficiency in government , 1978-1982 Containers box 133 , folder 10 Economic development , 1980-1982 Containers box 133 , folder 11-17 Economic development , 1980-1982 Containers box 134 , folder 1-2 Transportation , 1977-1982 Containers box 134 , folder 3-4 Education , March-October, 1982 Containers box 134 , folder 5-6 Crime , 1977-1982 Containers box 134 , folder 7-8 Human services , 1982 Containers box 134 , folder 9 Human services: health and welfare backup , 1977-1980 Containers box 134 , folder 10 Human services: health , 1982 Containers box 134 , folder 11 Human services: welfare reform , March-September, 1982 Containers box 134 , folder 12 Human services: aging , March, 1982 Containers box 134 , folder 13 Energy and environment , 1977-1982 Containers box 134 , folder 14-15 Three Mile Island (TMI): research binder backup references , 1980-1982 Containers box 134 , folder 16 Three Mile Island (TMI): opposition research on Allen Ertel and Three Mile Island (TMI) , 1978-1982 Containers box 134 , folder 17 Three Mile Island (TMI): Allen Ertel testimony before Energy, Conservation and Power , May 1, 1982 Containers box 134 , folder 18 Three Mile Island (TMI): memos and correspondence , 1979-1982 Containers box 134 , folder 19 Three Mile Island (TMI): press releases, Congressional Record, and analyses , 1982 Containers box 134 , folder 20 Three Mile Island (TMI): clippings , May, 1979-July, 1982 Containers box 134 , folder 21 Liquor reform , 1982 Containers box 134 , folder 22 Constituencies Blacks: opposition research binder backup references , 1977-1982 Containers box 134 , folder 23-24 Ethnics and other minorities , 1980-1982 Containers box 134 , folder 25 Women , 1977-1982 Containers box 134 , folder 26 Senior citizens , 1977-1982 Containers box 135 , folder 1 Farmers , 1977-1982 Containers box 135 , folder 2-3 Veterans , 1980-1982 Containers box 135 , folder 4 Sportsmen , 1982 Containers box 135 , folder 5 Labor , 1976-1982 Containers box 135 , folder 6-7 Business , 1978-1982 Containers box 135 , folder 8 Firefighters , 1978-1982 Containers box 135 , folder 9 Religion , 1980 Containers box 135 , folder 10 Local government and housing , 1982 Containers box 135 , folder 11 Consumer , July-August, 1982 Containers box 135 , folder 12 Office of Employment Statistics (OES) , August-September, 1982 Containers box 135 , folder 13 Miscellaneous Issues Abortion , February-July, 1982 Containers box 135 , folder 14 Defense: National security , 1978-1982 Containers box 135 , folder 15 Foreign relations , 1978-1982 Containers box 135 , folder 16 Federal, state, local relations (including Federalism, federal budget, and Federal Dollars for Pennsylvania) , 1980 Containers box 135 , folder 17 Consumerism , March-April, 1982 Containers box 135 , folder 18 Centralia , 1981-1982 Containers box 135 , folder 19 Ertel on the Issues, general , 1978-1982 Containers box 135 , folder 20 Personal History Biographies , 1982 Containers box 135 , folder 21 Family , 1982 Containers box 135 , folder 22 Friends , 1982 Containers box 135 , folder 23 District Attorney elections , March-November, 1976 Containers box 135 , folder 24 District Attorney performance , 1982 Containers box 135 , folder 25 Legal practice , 1976 Containers box 135 , folder 26 Congressional Record Congressional elections: Allen Ertel campaign material, and clippings , 1976-1980 Containers box 135 , folder 27 Congressional elections: Rippon clippings , 1978 Containers box 135 , folder 28 Congressional performance and voting records: memos and correspondence , 1980-1982 Containers box 135 , folder 29 Congressional performance and voting records: ratings, and key votes , 1977-1982 Containers box 136 , folder 1 Congressional performance and voting records: voter groups ratings (Congressional Quarterly) , 1977-1982 Containers box 136 , folder 2 Congressional performance and voting records: flood control legislation clippings , 1978-1982 Containers box 136 , folder 3 Congressional performance and voting records: clippings , 1976-1982 Containers box 136 , folder 4 Congressional performance and voting records: House roll-call votes , 1977-1982 Containers box 136 , folder 5-10 Congressional performance and voting records: House roll-call votes, business and labor , 1977-1980 Containers box 136 , folder 11 Congressional performance and voting records: House roll-call votes, Congress and the government , 1977-1980 Containers box 136 , folder 12 Congressional performance and voting records: House roll-call votes, defense and foreign policy , 1977-1980 Containers box 136 , folder 13 Congressional performance and voting records: House roll-call votes, domestic affairs , 1977-1980 Containers box 137 , folder 1 Congressional performance and voting records: House roll-call votes, economy and budget , 1977-1980 Containers box 137 , folder 2 Congressional performance and voting records: House roll-call votes, energy and the environment , 1977-1980 Containers box 137 , folder 3 Congressional performance and voting records: Congressional Record binders , 1977-1982 Containers box 137 , folder 4-9 Congressional performance and voting records: Congressional Record, arranged by topics , 1977-1982 Containers box 137 , folder 10 Congressional Quarterly , 1982 Containers box 138 , folder 1 Associations, memberships, and awards , 1977-1982 Containers box 138 , folder 2 Contributors , 1976-1980 Containers box 138 , folder 3 Personal finances , 1974-1981 Containers box 138 , folder 4 Expenses in office , 1977-1981 Containers box 138 , folder 5 Employees , 1976-1982 Containers box 138 , folder 6 Foreign travel , 1977-1981 Containers box 138 , folder 7 Media relations , 1981-1982 Containers box 138 , folder 8 Personality , 1982 Containers box 138 , folder 9 1982 Campaign Announcement , February, 1982 Containers box 138 , folder 10 Campaign contributors and campaign expense reports , January 1, 1982-October 18, 1982 Containers box 138 , folder 11-12 Campaign expenses , 1980-1982 Containers box 138 , folder 13 Campaign staff , 1982 Containers box 138 , folder 14 Campaign supporters , 1972-1982 Containers box 138 , folder 15 Campaign supporters: endorsements , 1982 Containers box 139 , folder 1 Campaign supporters: Shapp-related , 1980-1982 Containers box 139 , folder 2 Campaign supporters: other , 1982 Containers box 139 , folder 3 Campaign supporters: Republicans for Ertel , 1980-1982 Containers box 139 , folder 4 Campaign supporters: parallel to Governor leader , 1982 Containers box 139 , folder 5 Campaign detractors , 1982 Containers box 139 , folder 6 Campaign scheduling events (past/present/future/debate) , 1982 Containers box 139 , folder 7 Mailings: franking , 1980-1982 Containers box 139 , folder 8 Poll results , 1982 Containers box 139 , folder 9 Press releases , 1982 Containers box 139 , folder 10-11 Misrepresentations (1982 campaign and prior) , 1979-1982 Containers box 139 , folder 12 Campaign organization , 1978-1982 Containers box 139 , folder 13-14 Schedules , September-October, 1982 Containers box 139 , folder 15 Position papers , 1982 Containers box 139 , folder 16 Media spots , May-August, 1982 Containers box 139 , folder 17 Public appearance transcripts , June-October, 1982 Containers box 139 , folder 18 Correspondence , May-October, 1982 Containers box 139 , folder 19 Airplane Issue , July, 1977-September, 1982 Containers box 139 , folder 20 Ertel handouts , 1982 Containers box 139 , folder 21 Ertel record , 1981-1982 Containers box 139 , folder 22 Negative clippings , July-October, 1982 Containers box 139 , folder 23 Lloyd clippings , 1979-1982 Containers box 140 , folder 1 Ertel clippings , 1967-1981 Containers box 140 , folder 2-9 Binder: Sunbury Daily Item clippings , 1980-1982 Containers box 140 , folder 10 Binder: Allen Ertel Congressional Record , 1977-1980 Containers box 140 , folder 11 Binder: Sunbury Daily Item, clippings , 1967-1977 Containers box 140 , folder 12-13 Binder: Williamsport Sun Gazette, clippings , 1978-1981 Containers box 140 , folder 14-15 James Lloyd (D), Lieutenant Governor Issues Lloyd bullets , May-October, 1982 Containers box 141 , folder 1 Integrity in government , 1980 Containers box 141 , folder 2 Budget and taxes , 1981-1982 Containers box 141 , folder 3 Size and efficiency in government , 1981-1982 Containers box 141 , folder 4 Economic development , 1979-1982 Containers box 141 , folder 5-7 Transportation , 1979-1982 Containers box 141 , folder 8 Education , 1979-1982 Containers box 141 , folder 9 Human services: welfare reform , 1979-1982 Containers box 141 , folder 10 Human services: aging , 1979-1982 Containers box 141 , folder 11 Abortion , 1979-1982 Containers box 141 , folder 12 Personal and Legislative History Biography , 1979 Containers box 141 , folder 13 Senate voting record: memos and analyses , 1979-1982 Containers box 141 , folder 14 Senate voting record: missed votes , 1979-1982 Containers box 141 , folder 15 Senate voting record: Legislative journal, Senate , 1979-1982 Containers box 141 , folder 16-19 1982 Campaign Announcement: Gubernatorial announcement , January, 1982 Containers box 141 , folder 20 Announcement: media monitoring , 1982 Containers box 141 , folder 21 Campaign expenses , 1980-1982 Containers box 141 , folder 22 Campaign schedules , 1982 Containers box 141 , folder 23 Correspondence (including from Governor Thornburgh) , 1980-1982 Containers box 141 , folder 24 Clippings , January-October, 1982 Containers box 141 , folder 25 Miscellaneous memos and campaign issue material , 1982 Containers box 141 , folder 26 Subseries 7. Campaign in Progress Scope and Contents note These files are the major and inclusive working files of the Governor Thornburgh Committee, or GTC that led the Thornburgh-Scranton re-election bid in 1982. These files contain staff memos and correspondence, organizational information, fundraising and finances information, voter groups and county files, speeches, and volunteer information. The extensive sections including endorsements and questionnaires are particularly interesting. They give us a clear picture of both the organizations and persons supporting Thornburgh-Scranton a second time, as well as a succinct summary of the candidates' responses on key issues. The endorsements and questionnaires are organized chronologically and alphabetically. All binder material has been entitled as such, referencing the original order, but has been placed in folders for preservation purposes. Also here are Ginny Thornburgh's campaign files, as she once again was a loyal and devoted campaign voice on her husband's behalf.
The sixteen sections are as follows: Staff List and Memoranda; Correspondence; Miscellaneous Campaign Files; Organization; County Files; Fundraising; Voter Groups; Endorsements; Speeches; Questionnaires and Responses; Debate Issue; Controversies and Critics; Volunteers and Phone Banks; Ginny Thornburgh's Files; Ephemera; Volunteer Printout.
Staff Lists and Memoranda Campaign staff lists , 1982 Containers box 142 , folder 1 Memos: Waldman , 1981-1983 Containers box 142 , folder 2 Memos: Asher and Brownell , 1982 Containers box 142 , folder 3 Memos: Critchlow , July 6, 1982 Containers box 142 , folder 4 Memos: Dunkle , March 8, 1982-December 28, 1982 Containers box 142 , folder 5 Memos: Meloy , July 29, 1982-October 22, 1982 Containers box 142 , folder 6 Memos: Phenicie , September 29, 1982-November 9, 1982 Containers box 142 , folder 7 Correspondence General correspondence and Thornburgh notes , August 13, 1982-November 3, 1982 Containers box 142 , folder 8 Asher , March 24, 1982-October 13, 1982 Containers box 142 , folder 9 Asher incoming , January 25, 1982-December 31, 1982 Containers box 142 , folder 10 Dunkle , January 18, 1982-October 29, 1982 Containers box 142 , folder 11 Asher/Dunkle field , July 12-23, 1982 Containers box 142 , folder 12 Hoffman , May 13, 1982-October 1, 1982 Containers box 142 , folder 13 Governor Thornburgh , February 22, 1982-November 21, 1982 Containers box 142 , folder 14 Governor Thornburgh to Legislative candidates , 1982 Containers box 142 , folder 15 Governor Thornburgh greetings , 1982 Containers box 142 , folder 16 Committee correspondence, fundraising, general instructions and schedules , 1982 Containers box 142 , folder 17 Miscellaneous Campaign Files Budget , 1982 Containers box 142 , folder 18 Forms and instructions , 1982 Containers box 142 , folder 19 Stationery , 1982 Containers box 142 , folder 20 Offers to help , February 6, 1981-October 15, 1982 Containers box 142 , folder 21 Pennsylvania Republican leaders , 1981-1982 Containers box 142 , folder 22 Published articles , 1982 Containers box 142 , folder 23 Miscellaneous: PSEA letter, The Baron Report, and media time listings , 1982 Containers box 142 , folder 24 Press releases: miscellaneous , March-April, 1982 Containers box 142 , folder 25 Legislative photo sessions , 1982 Containers box 142 , folder 26 Organization Regional field representatives , July-August, 1982 Containers box 142 , folder 27 Regional field representatives: Anne Anstine , January-April, 1982 Containers box 142 , folder 28 Regional field representatives: Richard Bartlett , 1982 Containers box 142 , folder 29 Regional field representatives: Jean Kistler , April-August, 1982 Containers box 142 , folder 30 Regional field representatives: Patricia Raugh , 1982 Containers box 142 , folder 31 Western region counties , 1982 Containers box 142 , folder 32 Western region regional coordinators , 1982 Containers box 142 , folder 33 Western region regional coordinators: Syed Ali-Zaidi , 1982 Containers box 142 , folder 34 Western region regional coordinators: George Loranger , 1982 Containers box 142 , folder 35 Western region regional coordinators: Philip English , 1982 Containers box 142 , folder 36 Western region regional coordinators: Thomas Murray , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 1 Western region county coordinators , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 2 Western region field meetings , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 3 Western region office (Meloy): outgoing correspondence , 1977-1982 Containers box 143 , folder 4-7 Western Pennsylvania rally , October 27, 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 8 Coordinators' seminar , April 24, 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 9 County Files County coordinators , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 10 County budget list , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 11 County coordinators' meetings , July 16, 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 12 County coordinators' handouts , 1981-1982 Containers box 143 , folder 13 Adams , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 14 Allegheny , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 15 Armstrong , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 16 Beaver , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 17 Bedford , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 18 Berks , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 19 Blair , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 20 Bradford , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 21 Bucks , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 22 Butler , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 23 Cambria , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 24 Cameron , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 25 Carbon , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 26 Centre , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 27 Chester , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 28 Clarion , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 29 Clearfield , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 30 Clinton , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 31 Columbia , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 32 Crawford , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 33 Cumberland , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 34 Dauphin , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 35 Delaware , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 36 Elk , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 37 Erie , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 38 Fayette , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 39 Forest , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 40 Franklin , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 41 Fulton , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 42 Greene , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 43 Huntingdon , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 44 Indiana , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 45 Jefferson , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 46 Juniata , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 47 Lackawanna , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 48 Lancaster , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 49 Lawrence , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 50 Lebanon , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 51 Lehigh , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 52 Luzerne , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 53 Lycoming , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 54 McKean , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 55 Mercer , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 56 Mifflin , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 57 Monroe , 1982 Containers box 143 , folder 58 Montgomery , 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 1 Montour , 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 2 Northampton , 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 3 Northumberland , 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 4 Perry , 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 5 Philadelphia , 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 6 Pike , 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 7 Potter , 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 8 Schuylkill , 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 9 Snyder , 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 10 Somerset , 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 11 Sullivan , 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 12 Susquehanna , 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 13 Tioga , 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 14 Union , 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 15 Venango , 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 16 Warren , 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 17 Washington , 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 18 Wayne , 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 19 Westmoreland , 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 20 Wyoming , 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 21 York , 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 22 Fundraising Treasurer authorization and campaign expense statements , 1981-1982 Containers box 144 , folder 23 Fundraising mailings , 1981-1982 Containers box 144 , folder 24 Fundraiser proposal form , 1981-1982 Containers box 144 , folder 25 Major fundraisers , 1981-1982 Containers box 144 , folder 26 Other fundraisers , 1981-1982 Containers box 144 , folder 27 Campaign contributions procedures , 1981-1982 Containers box 144 , folder 28 Campaign contributions lists , 1981-1982 Containers box 144 , folder 29-30 Seif and Ethics Commission: transcript of interview regarding use of Governor's Home for fundraising , March 17, 1983 Containers box 144 , folder 31 Voter Groups Plans, strategy and voter opinion analysis (AFSCME) , 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 32 Mailings and status reports , 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 33 Miscellaneous: PSEA letter, The Baron Report, and media time listings , 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 34 Endorsements Non Philadelphia or Pittsburgh endorsements , 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 35 Endorsement lists , 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 36 Albion News , October 27, 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 37 Allegheny County Republican Heritage Groups , June 14, 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 38 Altoona Mirror , October 30, 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 39 Ardmore Main Line Times , October 28, 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 40 Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties , October 7, 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 41 Athletes for Thornburgh/Scranton Committee , October 14, 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 42 Atlantic Apparel Contractors Association , July 20, 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 43 Boilermakers Local No. 154, Fred Gualtieri, business manager , March 2, 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 44 Beaver County Times , October 29, 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 45 Bowser, John, former executive director, Urban Coalition , October 22, 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 46 Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades, Scotty Campbell, secretary/treasurer , August 9, 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 47 Bucks County Courier Times , October 25, 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 48 Business for Thornburgh/Scranton Committees: Concerned Business People for Thornburgh/Scranton , September, 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 49 Business for Thornburgh/Scranton Committees: Small Business for Thornburgh/Scranton Committee , September, 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 50 Centre Daily Times , October 24, 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 51 Chester, Delaware County Daily Times , October 26, 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 52 Democrats for Thornburgh-Scranton Committee , September 22, 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 53 Doylestown Daily Intelligencer , October 29, 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 54 Dykes, John, business manager, Streetcleaners Local 427 , February 25, 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 55 Educators for Thornburgh-Scranton Committee , May 24, 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 56 Educators for Thornburgh-Scranton Committee: Basic Education , May 27, 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 57 Educators for Thornburgh-Scranton Committee: Higher Education , June 9, 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 58 Educators for Thornburgh-Scranton Committee: Retired Educators , October, 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 59 Erie Metro Times-News , October 31, 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 60 Erie Times-News , October 24, 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 61 Evans, Samuel, chairman of Family of Leaders , September 16, 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 62 Family of Leaders Executive Committee , September 16, 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 63 Farmers for Thornburgh-Scranton Committee , July 8, 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 64 Fireman's Association of Pennsylvania , July 8, 1982; September 11, 1982 Containers box 144 , folder 65 Fireman's Legislative Federation of Pennsylvania , June 26, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 1 Fondy, Albert, president, Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers , September 7, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 2 Fraternal Order of Police, Pennsylvania Lodge , September 7, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 3 Fraternal Order of Police, Philadelphia Lodge, No. 5 , September 23, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 4 Friends and Family of Three Mile Island (TMI) , May 19, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 5 Greensburg Tribune Review , October 24, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 6 Hanover Evening Sun , October 29, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 7 Harrisburg Patriot-News , October 17, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 8 Harrisburg PA Beacon , October 27, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 9 Hatboro Today's Spirit , October 25, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 10 Hispanic-American Council, Inc. of Erie , March 3, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 11 Indiana Gazette , October 28, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 12 International Longshoremen's Local No. 1291, Alex Talmadge, president , February 25, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 13 Jackson, Reverend Jesse , October 22, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 14 Jenkintown Globe , October 28, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 15 Jenkintown Montgomery County Record , October 26, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 16 Jenkintown Times Chronicle , October 28, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 17 Johnstown Tribune-Democrat , October 17, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 18 Keystone State Chapter of the International Society of Fire Service Instructors , April 17, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 19 Keystone State Fire Chiefs Association , May 15, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 20 Lancaster New Era , October 15, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 21 Lebanon Sunday Pennsylvanian , October 24, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 22 Lewistown Sentinel , October 21, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 23 Love, Ruth, columnist , October 31, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 24 Milton Standard , October 29, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 25 National Rifle Association, Institute for Legislative Action , October 27, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 26 National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees, Henry Nicholas, president , October 15, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 27 Oreland Springfield Sun , October 28, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 28 Pecora, Thomas, business manager, Construction General Laborers and Material Handlers Local No. 1058 , July 29, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 29 Pennsylvania Builders Association , July, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 30 Pennsylvania Federation of Teachers , September 23, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 31 Pennsylvania Food Merchants, Al Vicks, president , July 2, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 32 Pennsylvania Rifle and Pistol Association , March 30, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 33 Philadelphia Daily News , October 8, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 34 Philadelphia Exclusive , October 29, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 35 Philadelphia Inquirer , October 20, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 36 Philadelphia Times Northeast , October 20, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 37 Philadelphia Tribune , October 22, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 38 Pittsburgh Courier , October 30, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 39 Pittsburgh Post Gazette , October 26, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 40 Pittsburgh Press , October 24, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 41 Pocono Record , October 25, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 42 Polish American Citizens League of Pennsylvania , October 23, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 43 Polish American Congress of Pennsylvania , February 23, 1982; September 20, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 44 Pottstown Mercury , October 26, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 45 Raia, Vic, state commander, American Legion , February 23, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 46 Republican College Council , March 27, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 47 Scranton Scrantonian , October 31, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 48 Scranton Times , October 27, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 49 Scranton Tribune , October 26, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 50 Second Macedonia Baptist Church , September 21, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 51 Seniors for Thornburgh-Scranton Committee , undated Containers box 145 , folder 52 Sharon Herald , October 25, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 53 Smith, Jim, columnist , June 25, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 54 Smith, Nate, chairman of the Board, Operation Dig , February 24, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 55 Sportsmen for Thornburgh-Scranton Committee , September, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 56 Stipanovich, Nick, business representative, Pittsburgh Building Trades Council , July 30, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 57 Street, Pennsylvania State Senator , October 22, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 58 Sullivan, Reverend Leon , October 19, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 59 Sunbury Daily Item , October 21, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 60 Tallarico, Joe, president, Mail Handlers Local and Allied Printing Trades Council , July 29, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 61 Teamsters Joint Council No. 40, James Beros, president , October 20, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 62 Teamsters Joint Council No. 53, John Morris, president , April 26, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 63 Teamsters Joint Council No. 341, Ted Zilch, president, and Joe Radan, secretary/treasurer , September 27, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 64 Teamsters Joint Council No. 500, William O'Farrell, president , August 19, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 65 Teamsters 250, Steve Missonak, secretary/treasurer , September 24, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 66 Titusville Herald , October 28, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 67 Transport Workers Union of Philadelphia Local 234, Dominic DiClerico, president , October 5, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 68 Travel and Hospitality Industry Committee for the Reelection of Thornburgh/Scranton , September 21, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 69 Tullio, Louis, Democratic Mayor of Erie , October 21, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 70 Tunkhannock New Age-Examiner , October 29, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 71 Uniontown Herald Standard , October 27, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 72 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local Union No. 2274, Frank W. Miller, president , April 2, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 73 United Italian-American Political Alliance , October 22, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 74 Veterans , February 26, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 75 Veterans Political Action Council , April 15, 1982; September 16, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 76 Warren Times-Observer , October 28, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 77 Washington Observer-Reporter , October 26, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 78 WCAU-AM radio , October 18, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 79 WCAU-TV , undated Containers box 145 , folder 80 Whitmer, Gil, official, Operating Engineers , July 30, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 81 Wilkes-Barre Times Leader , November 1, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 82 Williams, Carmen J., business manager, Painters Local 327 , July 29, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 83 Williamsport Sun Gazette , October 29, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 84 Williamsport Sunday Grit , October 17, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 85 Willow Grove Guide , October 28, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 86 York Daily Record , October 27, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 87 Speeches Governor Thornburgh Announcement Speech , March 2-3, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 88 GOP speech (standard) , 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 89 Surrogate proposal and plans for speech , 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 90 Surrogate speech and background , 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 91 Miscellaneous speech to Luzerne County GOP , September 12, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 92 Election Night Remarks , November 2, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 93 Inaugural Address, Harrisburg, PA , January 18, 1983 Containers box 145 , folder 94 Questionnaires and Responses Questionnaires and responses: lists , 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 95 AAA , August 2, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 96 Allegheny County League of Women Voters , March 31, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 97 American Association of University Women , August 13, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 98 Association for Retarded Citizens , September 8, 1982 Containers box 145 , folder 99 Bucks County Council for Exceptional Children , October 7, 1982 Containers box 146 , folder 1 Butler County Chapter of Pennsylvanians for Human Life , October 7, 1982 Containers box 146 , folder 2 Carnegie Area Concerned Citizens , April 22, 1982 Containers box 146 , folder 3 Catholic Conference , September 8, 1982 Containers box 146 , folder 4 Common Cause , September, 1982 Containers box 146 , folder 5 Commonwealth Association of Students , October 4, 1982 Containers box 146 , folder 6 Corry Area Chamber of Commerce , September 30, 1982 Containers box 146 , folder 7 Harrisburg Area Women's News , September 17, 1982 Containers box 146 , folder 8 League of Women's Voters of Pennsylvania: Primary , March 25, 1982 Containers box 146 , folder 9 League of Women's Voters of Pennsylvania: General , August, 1982 Containers box 146 , folder 10 Non-public School Action Committee , April 23, 1982 Containers box 146 , folder 11 Patriot , October 26, 1982 Containers box 146 , folder 12 Penn Lines/Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association , August, 1982 Containers box 146 , folder 13 Pennsylvania Farmers' Association , July 9, 1982 Containers box 146 , folder 14 Pennsylvania Federation, Council for Exceptional Children , October 6, 1982 Containers box 146 , folder 15 Pennsylvania Pharmaceutical Association , September 21, 1982 Containers box 146 , folder 16 Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation , April 8, 1982 Containers box 146 , folder 17 Pennsylvania Society for Professional Engineers, Pittsburgh chapter , September 9, 1982 Containers box 146 , folder 18 Pennsylvanians for Biblical Morality , April 9, 1982 Containers box 146 , folder 19 Pro-Life Coalition , September 8, 1982 Containers box 146 , folder 20 Respect for Life , September 8, 1982 Containers box 146 , folder 21 United Press International (UPI) , May 4, 1982 Containers box 146 , folder 22 Valley Forge Council of Republican Women , April 1, 1982 Containers box 146 , folder 23 Veterans Political Action Committee: Primary , April 14, 1982 Containers box 146 , folder 24 Veterans Political Action Committee: General , August, 1982 Containers box 146 , folder 25 Congressional Quarterly , undated Containers box 146 , folder 26 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), possibly not sent , May 7, 1982 Containers box 146 , folder 27 Unanswered questionnaires , 1982 Containers box 146 , folder 28 Binder of questionnaires and responses , March 25, 1982-August 13, 1982 Containers box 146 , folder 29-30 Debate Debate , April-October, 1982 Containers box 146 , folder 31 Campaign Controversies and Critics Support groups and letters to editor , 1982 Containers box 146 , folder 32 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) , 1982 Containers box 146 , folder 33 Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) , 1982 Containers box 146 , folder 34 Hoffman tape recording , 1982 Containers box 146 , folder 35 Ertel income tax disclosure , 1982 Containers box 146 , folder 36 Ertel tax break vote , February-June, 1982 Containers box 146 , folder 37 Milton Shapp , September-October, 1982 Containers box 146 , folder 38 Tony May , August 4, 1982 Containers box 146 , folder 39 Governor Thornburgh campaign disclosure , April-September, 1982 Containers box 146 , folder 40 Jacobson Gubernatorial challenge , 1982 Containers box 146 , folder 41 Bureau of Travel Development newsletter , 1982 Containers box 146 , folder 42 Volunteers and Phone Banks Phone bank plans , 1982 Containers box 147 , folder 1 Bratas proposal (possibly not used) , 1982 Containers box 147 , folder 2 Statistics, charts, and forms , 1982 Containers box 147 , folder 3 Miscellaneous , 1982 Containers box 147 , folder 4 County voter registration tapes , 1982 Containers box 147 , folder 5 Western region: phone bank plans , 1982 Containers box 147 , folder 6 Western region: Meloy memos , 1982 Containers box 147 , folder 7 Western region: Allegheny County business sites , 1982 Containers box 147 , folder 8 Ginny Thornburgh Files Campaign Correspondence , 1982 Containers box 147 , folder 9 Campaign speech , 1982 Containers box 147 , folder 10 General file , 1982 Containers box 147 , folder 11 Ephemera Brochures, bumper stickers and buttons , 1982 Containers box 147 , folder 12 Volunteer Printout Governor Thornburgh Committee volunteer computer printout, used for Inaugural , 1982-1983 Containers box 147 , folder 13 Congratulatory Letters Congratulatory letters VIP's , November 3, 1982-January 14, 1983 Containers box 147 , folder 18 ABKR (Alan B.K. Rabinowitz) Christmas Card Memo , November 17, 1982 Containers box 147 , folder 19 From Governors , November 3, 1982-January 20, 1983 Containers box 147 , folder 20 Foreign , November 4, 1982-January 19, 1983 Containers box 147 , folder 21 Out of State , November 1-December 21, 1982 Containers box 147 , folder 22 Federally Elected Officials , November 3, 1982-January 17, 1983 Containers box 147 , folder 23 Pennsylvania Elected & Appointed Officials , November 3, 1982-January 19, 1983 Containers box 147 , folder 24 Judges , November 3, 1982-January 21, 1983 Containers box 147 , folder 25 Lawyers , November 3, 1982-January 14, 1983 Containers box 147 , folder 26 Local Government , November 3-16, 1982 Containers box 147 , folder 27 GOP , October 20-November 22, 1982 Containers box 147 , folder 28 Chambers , November 3-8, 1982 Containers box 147 , folder 29 Colleges , November 3, 1982-January 25, 1983 Containers box 147 , folder 30 Labor , November 3-18, 1982 Containers box 147 , folder 31 Veterans , November 3-9, 1982 Containers box 147 , folder 32 Media , November 4-23, 1982 Containers box 147 , folder 33 Groups , November 3, 1982 Containers box 147 , folder 34 Individuals , November 3, 1982-January 18, 1983 Containers box 147 , folder 35 Subseries 8. Events Scope and Contents note The Re-election campaign events are separated into two sections: the Thornburgh/Scranton campaign events and the Governor Thornburgh Committee (GTC) campaign events. The Thornburgh/Scranton events cover the primary and general election of 1982. The date range is April 1980-February 1983. The events include press conferences, receptions, interviews, ceremonies, meetings, rallies, and tours.
The Governor Thornburgh Committee (GTC) events contain attendance lists and background information prior to a meeting with particular associations, organizations, or companies. The events consist of receptions, breakfasts, luncheons, and dinners hosted by the GTC. The files contain information following the time of this re-election campaign, and also regarding the subsequent 1983 Primary election and the 1984 and 1985 General elections. The overall date range is September 1982-November 1985.
Thornburgh/Scranton Campaign Events 1980 Primary Election Telephone Calls, Harrisburg , April 22, 1980 Containers box 148 , folder 1 1980 General Election Telephone Calls and Election Day Candidate Information , November 4, 1980 Containers box 148 , folder 2 1981 Primary Election Telephone Calls, Harrisburg , May 18, 1981 Containers box 148 , folder 3 1981 General Election Telephone Calls and Election Day , November 3, 1981 Containers box 148 , folder 4 1982 Primary Election Telephone Calls and Interviews, Harrisburg , March 1, 1982, May 13-18, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 5 1982 General Election: GOP Candidates Photos and Interviews, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Norristown, and Philadelphia , July 15-26, 1982, August 10, 1982, September 1982, November 2, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 6 Thornburgh/Scranton (T/S) Altoona Campaign Headquarters: Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, Altoona , October 12, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 7 1982 Press Announcement, Altoona , March 3, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 8 Robert Asher, Republican Chairman, Breakfast, Harrisburg , July 21, 1983 Containers box 148 , folder 9 Athletes Endorsement, Pittsburgh , October 14, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 10 1982 Press Announcement, Erie , March 3, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 11 1982 Press Announcement, Johnstown , March 3, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 12 1982 Press Announcement, Philadelphia , March 2, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 13 1982 Press Announcement, Pittsburgh , March 2, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 14 1982 Press Announcement at Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton Airport, Avoca , March 3, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 15 Allegheny County Campaigning: GTC Rally and Campaigning at St. Bede's Polling Site, Pittsburgh , October 27, 1982, November 2, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 16 Building and Construction Trades: Meeting, Pittsburgh , June 16, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 17 Business Leaders: Luncheon, Harrisburg , June 28, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 18 Butler County Headquarters: Visit, Butler , October 27, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 19 Clearfield County Headquarters: Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, Clearfield , September 10, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 20 Democrats for Thornburgh/Scranton: Press Announcements, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia , September 22, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 21 Educators: Visit and Breakfast, Harrisburg , May 23, 1982, May 24, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 22 Erie County Headquarters: Ribbon-Cutting, Erie , October 21, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 23 Fraternal Order of Police Endorsement: Press Announcement, Philadelphia , September 23, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 24 Farmers Endorsement, Press Availability and Luncheon Tribute to Dick Thornburgh, Elizabethtown and Harrisburg , July 8, 1982, October 8, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 25 Firefighters Endorsement, Press Conference, and Luncheon, Carlisle , September 11, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 26 "Join the Champs" Party: Reception and Rally, McKeesport , August 10, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 27 Labor Leaders Endorsement, Luncheon, Meeting, and Press Announcement, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh , February 25, 1982, June 16, 1982, July 29, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 28 Labor Rally: Italian Market Tour and Dinner, Philadelphia , April 22, 1982, October 19, 1982, October 30,1982 Containers box 148 , folder 29 Lancaster County Rally and Tour, Lancaster , October 29, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 30 Lawrence County Headquarters: Visit, New Castle , October 28, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 31 Lehigh Valley Rally, Allentown , October 29, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 32 John Morris, President of Teamsters: Meeting, Harrisburg , January 13, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 33 Henry Nicholas Endorsement, Philadelphia , October 15, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 34 Northampton County Rally, Easton , October 29, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 35 Northeast Rally and Press Conference, Avoca , November 1, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 36 PA Dental Association: Meeting, Harrisburg , June 8, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 37 PA Farmers Union Board of Directors: Meeting, Harrisburg , July 23, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 38 PA Federation of Teachers Endorsement and Press Availability , September 6, 1982, September 23, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 39 Perry County: Buffet and Rally, New Bloomfield , September 2, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 40 Polish-American Citizens League Endorsement, Harrisburg , September 20, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 41 Polish Rally, Philadelphia , October 28, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 42 Republican State Committee Endorsement: Reception and Meeting, Harrisburg , March 12, 1982, March 13, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 43 Small Business Endorsement and Tour, McKees Rocks , September 30, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 44 Teamsters Endorsement and Meeting with John Morris, President, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia , October 20, 1982, June 17, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 45 Transport Workers Union Endorsement, Philadelphia , October 6, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 46 Travel Endorsement, Harrisburg , September 21, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 47 Lou Tullio Endorsement, Erie , October 21, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 48 United Transportation Union: Luncheon, Seven Springs , August 6, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 49 Veterans: Meeting, Harrisburg , February 26, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 50 York County Rally, York , October 31, 1982 Containers box 148 , folder 51 1983 Inaugural information, Harrisburg , January 18, 1983 Containers box 148 , folder 52 1983 Inaugural Committee Reception, Harrisburg , February 24, 1983 Containers box 148 , folder 53 Governor Thornburgh Committee (GTC) Campaign Events Asian-Pacific Association: Reception and Dinner, Philadelphia , September 11, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 1 Bachelors Barge Club: Dinner, Philadelphia , March 31, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 2 Herb Barness , 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 3 Bear, Stearns, and Company: Breakfast, New York, NY , May 25, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 4 Remo Butera Luncheons, Philadelphia , June 18, 1982, September 23, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 5 Peter Carlino Reception, Blue Bell , June 17, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 6 Centre County Reception, State College , March 22, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 7 Clarion County , 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 8 Dairy Farm Filming, Mechanicsburg , September 30, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 9 Craig Dare Reception, Horsham , May 16, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 10 Dauphin County and Republican Committee Breakfast and Visit, Harrisburg , September 25, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 11 Erie County Reception, Erie , August 11, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 12 Sam Evans and Family of Leaders Rally, Philadelphia , October 26, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 13 Filming Thank You Notes , August 30, 1982, October 18, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 14 Gerald Ford: Western Kick-off Dinner with Gerald Ford, Pittsburgh , March 22, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 15 Richard Fox: Dinner, Penn Valley , June 17, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 16 Chris Gleason: Luncheon, Johnstown , July 17, 1981 Containers box 149 , folder 17 Dr. Joseph Haller: Reception, Hollidaysburg , October 12, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 18 Hershey Dinner, Hershey , March 2, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 19 Ober Hess: Brunch, Gladwyne , September 19, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 20 Hispanic Community: Reception, Philadelphia , June 29, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 21 Harold Horn: Reception, Paradise , June 25, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 22 Indiana County: Reception and Dinner, Indiana , August 5, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 23 Insurance Federation of PA: Breakfast and Remarks, Philadelphia , April 1, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 24 Jefferson County: Reception and Dinner, Punxsutawney , September 10, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 25 Juniata County: Breakfast, Mifflintown , September 2, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 26 John Kaufman: Reception, Ambler , September 19, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 27 Bruce Kauffman: Reception, Gladwyne , April 18, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 28 Charles Kirkwood-Northeast: Fundraiser, Shawnee-On-Delaware , July 22, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 29 Henry Kissinger: Reception and Dinner, Philadelphia , September 23, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 30 Malcolm Lazin: Dinner and VIP Reception, Philadelphia , March 18, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 31 Lehigh and Northampton Counties: Reception and Dinner, Allentown , June 12, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 32 Charles Lockhart: Reception, Washington, D.C. , June 24, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 33 Lycoming County: Reception, Williamsport , September 27, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 34 Mario Mele: Meeting and Luncheons, Philadelphia , January 21, 1982, March 18, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 35 Nathan Mao: VIP Reception and Dinner, Chambersburg , May 27, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 36 Sam McCullough and Joe Welch: Buffet Reception, Wyomissing , May 28, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 37 Northeastern PA: Dinner, Old Forge , September 14, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 38 Northwest Regional Campaign Committee: Reception and Dinner, Warren , September 9, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 39 John O'Hara: Reception, Ardmore , April 18, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 40 PA Food Merchants Association: Meeting, Harrisburg , October 14, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 41 PA Medical Society: Reception, Harrisburg , July 26, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 42 Philadelphia Club: Luncheon, Philadelphia , October 1, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 43 Mrs. Vivian Piasecki and Mrs. Ann P. Curran: Luncheon, Villanova , February 1, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 44 Pittsburgh: Reception and Dinner, Pittsburgh , September 30, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 45 Radio Spots: Radio Commercial Taping, Harrisburg , October 7, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 46 Ronald Reagan: Luncheon, Philadelphia , May 14, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 47 Don Rose and Ernie Buckman: Breakfast, Sewickley , June 26, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 48 Evans Rose: Fundraising Reception, Pittsburgh , May 23, 1984 Containers box 149 , folder 49 Ken Ross and Ed Lewis: Luncheon, Pittsburgh , May 6, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 50 Ralph Scalera: Reception and Buffet, Beaver , July 29, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 51 Schuylkill County: Reception, Ashland , August 13, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 52 Richard Schweiker: Press Availability, Reception, and Dinner, Hershey , October 18, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 53 W.W. Scranton, II: Reception, Scranton , September 14, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 54 Seminar and Luncheon, Harrisburg , April 24, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 55 David Shakarian: Luncheon, Harrisburg , September 20, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 56 Susquehanna Valley: Luncheon, Shamokin Dam , September 2, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 57 Joseph Walker, Jr.: Receptions and Luncheon, New York, NY , May 6, 1982, May 25, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 58 Harold Yoh: Reception, Bryn Mawr , May 16, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 59 1982 General Election Night Festivities, Philadelphia , November 2, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 60 Victory Gala: Reception and Dinner, Harrisburg , December 14, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 61 Ginny Thornburgh Campaign Staff Dinner, Harrisburg , November 12, 1982 Containers box 149 , folder 62 1983 Primary Election Telephone Calls, Harrisburg , May 16, 1983 Containers box 149 , folder 63 1984 General Election: Voting and Interviews, Harrisburg and Dauphin , November 6, 1984 Containers box 149 , folder 64 1985 General Election: Voting, Harrisburg , November 5, 1985 Containers box 149 , folder 65 Subseries 9. Press Files Scope and Contents note These materials relate to media items and are in nine sections, as follows: Announcements; Correspondence; Endorsements; Allen Ertel; Issues and Controversies; Media; Voter Groups; Governor Thornburgh Committee News Releases; and News Clippings. The materials include, for example: letters, campaign endorsements, campaign contributions, television spots, transcripts, news releases and newspaper clippings. The files are an interesting mix of both important campaign issues and also the inevitable controversies.
Announcement Formal announcement of candidacy for reelection for Governor , March 2-3, 1982 Containers box 150 , folder 1 Biography of Dick Thornburgh , March 2, 1982 Containers box 150 , folder 2 Campaign Announcement Q & A's, Pittsburgh, PA , March 2, 1982 Containers box 150 , folder 3 News Stations Transcripts regarding Campaign Announcement, Hershey, PA , March 2, 1982 Containers box 150 , folder 4 KYW Transcript regarding Campaign Announcement , March 2, 1982 Containers box 150 , folder 5 Campaign Announcement Q & A's, Johnstown, PA , March 3, 1982 Containers box 150 , folder 6 Correspondence Sample letters requesting contributions , 1979-1982 Containers box 150 , folder 7 Letters from Martha Bell Schoeninger, Republican State Committee Chairman , March-June, 1982 Containers box 150 , folder 8 Letters to the editors regarding errors in newspaper articles , August-October, 1982 Containers box 150 , folder 9 Letters to and from Paul Critchlow, Campaign Press Officer , February, 1982-January, 1983 Containers box 150 , folder 10 Endorsements Press Conference with Philadelphia Labor Leaders regarding endorsement of Thornburgh , February 25, 1982 Containers box 150 , folder 11 Letters and news releases announcing endorsements of Thornburgh , 1982 Containers box 150 , folder 12 Material regarding U.S. Secretary of State Kissinger and Presidents Ford and Reagan endorsing Thornburgh , February-September, 1982 Containers box 150 , folder 13 Newspaper clippings regarding endorsements of Thornburgh , 1982 Containers box 150 , folder 14 Allen Ertel (D), Candidate for Governor Ertel's news releases and correspondence , February-October, 1982 Containers box 150 , folder 15 Appearances: press conferences, speeches, and TV spots , June-October, 1982 Containers box 150 , folder 16 Endorsements , March-July, 1982 Containers box 150 , folder 17 Thornburgh's Press Office research regarding Ertel's record , March-October, 1982 Containers box 150 , folder 18 Newspaper clippings on Ertel , 1982 Containers box 150 , folder 19 Issues and Controversies Thornburgh's Positions on Issues , 1982 Containers box 150 , folder 20 Bond Counsel Correspondence and Clippings , July, 1981 Containers box 150 , folder 21 Campaign expenses , 1981-1982 Containers box 150 , folder 22 Economic development newsletters , 1979-1982 Containers box 150 , folder 23 Governor's first administration news releases regarding economic development , 1979-1981 Containers box 150 , folder 24 Economic development memos, correspondence, and reports , 1980-1982 Containers box 150 , folder 25 Economic development news clippings , 1982 Containers box 150 , folder 26 Foreign travel , 1980-1981 Containers box 150 , folder 27 Gag Order , 1979-1981 Containers box 150 , folder 28 Gay Pride , 1979 Containers box 150 , folder 29 Ging Controversy , 1982 Containers box 150 , folder 30 Graterford Prison , 1981 Containers box 150 , folder 31 Frank Hoffman Taping , 1982 Containers box 150 , folder 32 Manderino, PA Representative James , 1979-1982 Containers box 150 , folder 33 Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) memos and news releases , 1980-1982 Containers box 151 , folder 1 PSEA news clippings , 1981-1982 Containers box 151 , folder 2 Correspondence with PSEA , March-August, 1982 Containers box 151 , folder 3 PSEA lawsuit , 1982 Containers box 151 , folder 4 Personal finances disclosure , 1982 Containers box 151 , folder 5 Public Relations Empire , 1981-1982 Containers box 151 , folder 6 Rendell (Philadelphia's D.A.) Investigation , 1982 Containers box 151 , folder 7 Salaries , 1980 Containers box 151 , folder 8 Milton Shapp, former Governor , 1982 Containers box 151 , folder 9 Three Mile Island (TMI) , 1979-1982 Containers box 151 , folder 10 Thornburgh Scranton Feud , 1982 Containers box 151 , folder 11 Wives and girlfriends patronage , 1979 Containers box 151 , folder 12 Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program , 1981-1982 Containers box 151 , folder 13 Media Thornburgh's Accomplishments , 1982 Containers box 151 , folder 14 Questions and Answers , April-September, 1982 Containers box 151 , folder 15 Correspondence regarding Debates , 1982 Containers box 151 , folder 16 Newspaper clips and press conference regarding debates , 1982 Containers box 151 , folder 17 Public Relations and Advertising Consultant Agreement , 1982 Containers box 151 , folder 18 Campaign Brochure Material , 1982 Containers box 151 , folder 19 Radio Campaign Ads , 1982 Containers box 151 , folder 20 Item 1. Budget and Taxes , 1982 Item 2. Human Services , 1982 Television Campaign Ads , 1982 Containers box 151 , folder 21 Item 1. "Agriculture" , 1982 Item 2. "Before/After" , 1982 Item 3. "Budget/Taxes" , 1982 Item 4. "Consumers" , 1982 Item 5. "Corruption" , 1982 "Crime" , 1982 Item 6. "Education" , 1982 Item 7. "Endorsements I, II, and III" , 1982 Item 8. "Graterford" , 1982 Item 9. "Human Services" , 1982 Item 10. "Jobs" , 1982 Item 11. "The Order" , 1982 Item 12. "Promises" , 1982 Item 13. "Record" , 1982 Item 14. "Reforming Welfare" , 1982 Item 15. "Seniors" , 1982 Item 16. "Southwest Jobs" , 1982 Item 17. "Southwest Roads" , 1982 Item 18. "Special Kids" , 1982 Item 19. "Taxes" , 1982 Item 20. "Three Mile Island (TMI)" , 1982 Item 21. "Tributes" , 1982 Item 22. "Vocational Training" , 1982 Surrogate Speech Kits , 1982 Containers box 151 , folder 22 Press Kits , 1982 Containers box 151 , folder 23 Governor's Press Kit , 1982 Containers box 151 , folder 24 Inaugural Press Kit , January 17-18, 1983 Containers box 151 , folder 25 Voter Groups Voter Group Campaign Report , 1982 Containers box 152 , folder 1 Blacks for Thornburgh , 1982 Containers box 152 , folder 2 Concerned Business People for Thornburgh , 1982 Containers box 152 , folder 3 Democrats for Thornburgh , 1982 Containers box 152 , folder 4 Educators for Thornburgh , 1982 Containers box 152 , folder 5 Farmers for Thornburgh , 1982 Containers box 152 , folder 6 Labor Leaders for Thornburgh , 1982 Containers box 152 , folder 7 Small Business for Thornburgh , 1982 Containers box 152 , folder 8 Governor Thornburgh Committee News Releases February, 1982 Containers box 152 , folder 9 Item 1. Governor Thornburgh Committee announced that they filed reports reflecting contributions of more than $840,000 , February 1, 1982 Item 2. The Governor Thornburgh Committee will hold major fund-raising dinner featuring U.S. Transportation Secretary Drew Lewis , February 11, 1982 Item 3. Former President Gerald F. Ford will be featured speaker at March 23 fund-raising dinner in Pittsburgh , February 22, 1982 Item 4. Telegram from Vic Raia requesting meeting to urge Thornburgh to seek election to a second term as Governor , February 23, 1982 Item 5. Thornburgh receives endorsement from Nate Smith, community leader and long-time civil rights activist in Pittsburgh , February 25, 1982 Item 6. Four major southeastern PA labor leaders, representing more than 90,000 union members, endorsed Thornburgh for a second term , February 25, 1982 Item 7. A number of veterans' leaders from across the state have endorsed Thornburgh for a second term, offering their personal support , February 26, 1982 March, 1982 Containers box 152 , folder 10 Item 1. Thornburgh begins two-day swing across Pennsylvania to announce plans regarding 1982 gubernatorial race , March 1, 1982 Item 2. Thornburgh formally announced candidacy for reelection , March 2, 1982 Item 3. Republican State Committee Chairman Martha Bell Schoeninger filed nomination petitions containing nearly 20\,000 names from all of PA's 67 counties on behalf of Thornburgh's reelection campaign , March 9, 1982 Item 4. Thornburgh announced that Montgomery County Republican Chairman Robert B. Asher will serve as Campaign Director of reelection effort , March 11, 1982 Item 5. Governor's report to the Firemen's Legislative Federation of Pennsylvania , March 27, 1982 April-May, 1982 Containers box 152 , folder 11 Item 1. Letter to Congressman Ertel in response to his letter of March 31 regarding published accounts on alleged threat by Education Secretary Scanlon , April 1, 1982 Item 2. Governor Thornburgh Committee announced that they filed reports reflecting contributions of more than $1,134,339 for period ending March 29 , April 7, 1982 Item 3. Thornburgh's bid for reelection was endorsed by the 800-member Local 2274 of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America , April 28, 1982 June-July, 1982 Containers box 152 , folder 12 Item 1. Governor Thornburgh Committee announced that they filed reports reflecting contributions of more than $1,882,193 for period ending June 7 , June 16, 1982 Item 2. Statement in response to claims by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Allen Ertel that a member of Asher's staff improperly recorded statements by Ertel at a recent public meeting , July 26, 1982 Item 3. Further response to claims by Ertel that member of Asher's staff, Frank Hoffman, improperly recorded and took notes of statements by Ertel at public meeting , July 27, 1982 Item 4. Labor Leaders representing thousands of members of southwestern PA unions, including the Teamsters, Boilermakers, Carpenters, Printing Trades, General Laborers and Painters, today endorsed Thornburgh for reelection , July 29, 1982 August-September, 1982 Containers box 152 , folder 13 Item 1. Statement in response to claims by Democrat gubernatorial candidate Allen Ertel concerning utility rates in PA , August 3, 1982 Item 2. Statement concerning Aug. 26 letter from Philadelphia District Attorney Rendell to Democrat gubernatorial candidate Allen Ertel with his response to allegations made by Ertel about letters sent by supporters of governor's reelection effort , September 1, 1982 Item 3. Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers President Albert Fondy expressed his personal support of Thornburgh for Reelection , September 6, 1982 Item 4. Thornburgh will be featured guest on WITF-TV's "Newsmaker" program , September 10, 1982 Item 5. Leaders of three major statewide volunteer fire service organizations announced their endorsement of Thornburgh and Scranton for reelection , September 11, 1982 Item 6. Thornburgh praised for his unprecedented disclosure of his personal income tax returns for himself and his family and called upon the governor's opponent to do the same , September 13, 1982 Item 7. The reelection of Thornburgh and Scranton received the unanimous endorsement of the executive committee of the "Family of Leaders" , September 16, 1982 Item 8. Governor Thornburgh Committee called on Democrat gubernatorial candidate Allen Ertel to release his federal income tax returns for the past five years, as Ertel's official spokesman told the press he would , September 20, 1982 Item 9. Governor Thornburgh Committee announced that they filed reports reflecting contributions of more than $2,526,776 for period ending September 13 , September 21, 1982 Item 10. Former Secretary of State Dr. Henry A. Kissinger called Thornburgh "one of the most distinguished public servants in our nation" , September 24, 1982 Item 11. Letter from Frank Ursomarso, lead representative for Governor Thornburgh Committee in debate negotiations with the League of Women Voters, to League President, Cornelia Toole , September 30, 1982 Item 12. Thornburgh renewed the call for his opponent to make public his and his family's federal income tax returns for at least the past five years , September 30, 1982 October, 1982 Containers box 152 , folder 14 Item 1. Letter to Ertel regarding disclosure of federal income tax returns , October 7, 1982 Item 2. Governor Thornburgh Committee condemned the tactics practiced by the PSEA leadership clique on behalf of their gubernatorial candidate, Allen Ertel , October 7, 1982 Item 3. Letter to Ertel regarding his increasing reliance on ex-Governor Milton Shapp as a major spokesman , October 8, 1982 Item 4. Governor Thornburgh Committee released campaign's most current public opinion poll results on upcoming gubernatorial election , October 11, 1982 Item 5. Letter to Ertel regarding his endorsement by public employee unions , October 14, 1982 Item 6. Nearly two dozen prominent PA athletes and sports leaders announced their support of Thornburgh's reelection , October 14, 1982 Item 7. Letter to Philadelphia Mayor William J. Green regarding October 14 Mailgram requesting a debate with Allen Ertel , October 18, 1982 Item 8. Harrisburg Patriot News endorsed Thornburgh's reelection effort , October 18, 1982 Item 9. Thornburgh's reelection bid received more endorsements from news organizations around the state , October 19, 1982 Item 10. Governor Thornburgh Committee filed reports reflecting contributions and receipts totaling $3,209,322 for period ending October 18 , October 22, 1982 Item 11. Former State Secretary of Highways Bartlett rebuts misrepresentations and distortions about achievements of Thornburgh's administration , October 27, 1982 Item 12. Eleven more newspapers joined growing list of PA news organizations to endorse Thornburgh's reelection , October 27, 1982 Item 13. PA Federation of Teachers President Albert Fondy rebuts misrepresentations and distortions about achievements of Thornburgh's administration , October 28, 1982 Item 14. Rev. Leon Sullivan of Philadelphia, nationally respected civil rights leader, formally endorsed Thornburgh for reelection and urged black citizens to vote for him , October 28, 1982 Item 15. Rev. Jesse Jackson endorsed PA Governor Thornburgh for reelection , undated News Clippings General Campaign Clips , February-September, 1982 Containers box 152 , folder 15 Positive news stories , 1980-1982 Containers box 152 , folder 16 Subseries 10. News Clippings Scope and Contents note There are numerous newspaper clippings from the 1982 campaign in two sections. The first section contains daily and weekly clippings generated by the campaign. The date range is April through November 1982. The second section contains news clippings, arranged by month, from the Governor's Office. The date range is November 1981 through January 1983. The combination of these two groups of news clippings completely documents the progress of the campaign.
Campaign clippings April-November, 1982 Containers box 153 , folder 1-21 Governor's office clippings November-December, 1981 Containers box 154 , folder 1-2 1982 Containers box 154 , folder 3-14 January, 1983 Containers box 154 , folder 15 Subseries 11. Post Election and Inaugural Scope and Contents note These materials begin with "Election Results," always important for a campaign. The next section, entitled "Post Election," includes news releases, cabinet changes, notes and memoranda. Thirdly is "Correspondence," an array of letters, cards, mailgrams and notes from a variety of people, organizations, VIPs, and foreign dignitaries. Lastly, there are files relating to the Inaugural, for example: newspaper articles, press kit, and Ginny Thornburgh's inaugural file.
Election Results/Election Night Pennsylvania Election Calendar , December 1, 1978 Containers box 155 , folder 1 Governor Thornburgh Primary Petitions , February 24, 1982 Containers box 155 , folder 2 Primary Ballot Position , May, 1982 Containers box 155 , folder 3 Absentee Ballot Request , May, 1982 Containers box 155 , folder 4 Election Results including chart of results in 10 largest states , November, 1978 Containers box 155 , folder 5 1982 Primary Election Results , July 9, 1982 Containers box 155 , folder 6 1982 General Election Results and transcripts , November, 1982 Containers box 155 , folder 7 Thornburgh - Tax Returns - copies , 1982 Containers box 155 , folder 8 Legislations' Election Results , November, 1982 Containers box 155 , folder 9 Memo re election night , October, 1982 Containers box 155 , folder 10 Post Election Congratulatory Telephone Calls , October 28, 1982 Containers box 155 , folder 11 Gifts and Flowers , November, 1982 Containers box 155 , folder 12 Routing Notes , November 11-December 17, 1982 Containers box 155 , folder 13 Governor Thornburgh Volunteer Thank You Notes , December 12, 1982 -January 11, 1983 Containers box 155 , folder 14 Department of State Post Election Notice , November 11, 1982 Containers box 155 , folder 15 ABKR (Alan B.K. Rabinowitz) Congratulatory Letter Memo , December 1, 1982 Containers box 155 , folder 16 Second Term Cabinet notes and press release , January 1983 Containers box 155 , folder 17 Inaugural Inaugural miscellaneous , January 18-20, 1983 Containers box 155 , folder 36 Ephemera , 1983 Containers box 155 , folder 37 Inaugural news clippings , January, 1983 Containers box 155 , folder 38 Inaugural press kit , January 17-18, 1983 Containers box 155 , folder 39 Inaugural binder , January 17-18, 1983 Containers box 155 , folder 40-41 Ginny Thornburgh's Inaugural file , January, 1983 Containers box 155 , folder 42 Subseries 12. Market Opinion Research (MOR) Scope and Contents note These files were used and maintained by campaign staff and include data up to January 1984. At the time of the reelection campaign in 1982 national issues and economic discontent were negatively affecting state elections. Perceptions of the Governor's achievements were seriously affected, accounting for these careful polls during the reelection period and continuing for a year thereafter. At this time, too, Thornburgh's national electoral potential was being discussed and polls such as these were instructive.
Analysis and statistical summary , May, 1982 Containers box 156 , folder 1 Statistical Summary , June, 1982 Containers box 156 , folder 2 Survey and voting intentions , August, 1982 Containers box 156 , folder 3 Issues and perceptions , August, 1982 Containers box 156 , folder 4 Background information , August, 1982 Containers box 156 , folder 5 Summary tables and data , September, 1982 Containers box 156 , folder 6 Data , October, 1982 Containers box 156 , folder 7 Study data, analysis and National GOP report , November, 1982 Containers box 156 , folder 8 Analysis , December, 1982 Containers box 156 , folder 9 Overview , January-May, 1983 Containers box 156 , folder 10